Heavy Metal Concentration in Wastewater,soil and Water Leads Around Students Hostel of Bamidele Olumilua University of Education,science and Technology,ikere Ekiti

Student: Ayomide Promise Kayode (Project, 2025)
Department of Chemical Sciences
Bamidele Olumilua University of Edu. Science and Tech. Ikere Ekiti, Ekiti State


Abstract

The study analyzed heavy metal concentrations (Cd, Pb, Cr, Fe, Zn, etc.) in wastewater, soil, and waterleaf samples near BOUESTI student hostels using Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy. Cd and several other metals exceeded WHO limits, indicating contamination risks to soil, plants, and human health

Keywords
heavy metals wastewater soil contamination waterleaf BOUESTI Ikere Ekiti cadmium lead chromium pollution environmental impact AAS analysis wastewater treatment university hostel Nigeria WHO standards